Assignment T4-A1 (Due end Wk 5): Blog Posting 10 ptsINDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT In this assignment students are to post on the blog, following the review of case studies/research studies provided involving the integration of technology into the classroom; this particular assignment relates to the articles provided in the topic from Week 4, provided as resource readings. There is a question or group of questions posed on the blog which relate to the selection and use of technology for teaching and learning as it specifically relates to their own school/classroom, all related to the case studies/research articles provided last week.HOW TO TURN IN THE ASSIGNMENT: COMING By Middle of Week 5Post on the class blog.Below is the rubric:

Assignment T4-A2 (Due end Wk 6): Case Issue Analysis & Solution - 20 ptsINDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT or Mini-Group ASSIGNMENTWorking in mini-groups (no more than 4, same grade or same department) or as individuals, you are to complete an analysis of the data or case provided. The cases or user-generated data sets are built around various subjects and grade levels reflecting real situations in which teachers have to make decisions about what technology integration would make the best fit for the instructional task or classroom goals & objectives. The working teams review the information provided and present a final tech plan to achieve technology integration solution(s), The specifics for the final product will be unique to each hosting site and are provided below. FORMING YOUR GROUP: If you elect to do this as part of a mini-group, you all need to be in the same grade level or subject area, and your product (plan) must reflect something that each of you will do with you classes. In the case of the mini-group, you need to be in the same grade or subject so that your products fit into the curriculum. No more than 4 people in a group. If you have more than 4 people who would logically fit into your group, one of you needs to talk to me (the professor) on email so we can talk about this. But remember --- you can do this as an individual for your own classroom or as a mini-group for your grade level or subject area.SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS: Each individual will identity a case issue in which there is a technology integration solution. It can be a case issue of their own in their own classroom or it can be something to be shared with colleagues. It can be a synchronous, asynchronous or blended example to use in his/her class or someone’s class.Each mini-group will identify a case issue for their grade and/or subject area; something that their entire team or most of them might use as a solution. It can be a synchronous, asynchronous or blended example they can or might use at their grade level or subject area.PRODUCT OPTIONS: Your product has to have these parts:

Introduction – Your name, teaching assignment or if mini-group, all names and grade or subject represented by the group

Case Issue Description – fully explain the issue, explaining the context (i.e. it is for the pre-K division of the school; it is a 5th grade language arts teacher’s classroom, etc.)

Possible Solution – describe in detail what might be done with technology and how it would be woven into the classroom schedule, the curriculum, etc.

Precise listing of technology skills the teacher(s) need – list the things that the teachers need to be able to do and to understand in order to engage in the solution

Resources that might be useful in achieving the solution (i.e. links to things useful) (someone makes a Diigo.com account and puts in links to the various resources; it can be a personal account, class account or other. You just need to be sure that you tag at least 5 things – even with the same tag-- that are resources for what you are trying to do.. Be sure, somehow in the product you turn in, we know where the Diigo.com account is located and the tag(s) you chose.

Potential barriers to be overcome – identify the barriers in the room, school or community you think might be encountered in trying the solution

Potential benefits to teachers and students (self-evident).

Your product can take any one of these formats and shown in how you turn in the product: